The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then read Crazy Love to be reminded and challenged in your walk.

Chan tears away the wrapping paper and the ribbons to uncover the source of the believing community’s true power for witness and service. He issues a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Spirit of the living God.

Like every believer, you receive gifts from the Holy Spirit at the time of your new birth. But how can you know for certain what your gifts are? Once you do know, how should you use your gifts to best serve God?Discover Your Spiritual Gifts gives you life-changing answers to these questions and more.

Do you long to grow as a wife and mother? Providing the warm support of a good friend, Mahaney helps you become a blessing to your family by encouraging you to practice the seven virtues of a godly woman.I blogged about all seven virtues described in this book.

Choosing fabrics, cleaning china, keeping the piano in tune, making a good fire, folding a fitted sheet, setting the dinning room table, keeping surfaces free of food pathogens, watering plants, removing stains–this book addresses the meanings as well as the methods of hands-on homemaking to help you manage everyday chores, find creative solutions to modern domestic dilemmas, and enhance the experience of life at home.

Homemakers and artists, prepare to be inspired. Schaeffer transfers domestic tasks into masterpieces of creative expression-whether she’s filling the house with flowers, music, and literature, building a toy rocking horse from scratch, dipping homemade candles, and more in this timeless classic.

In his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages, Dr. Chapman identifies and explains five unique communication methods – Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Then he encourages couples to learn how to speak love in their spouse’s primary love language. Backed up by scripture and Biblical principles, this book actually transformed our marriage.

Also by Gary Chapman, practical advice on strengthening the two most crucial aspects of your relationship: communication and intimacy. Learn how to develop a covenant marriage relationship that mirrors God’s commitment with His people

Most marriage books address the mere externals of marriage, without seeking to understand the heart issues. Godly marriages proceed from an obedient heart, and the greatest desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God, not the happiness of the household.

What is feminism? How has it affected modern culture? More important: How does feminism fit with a biblical worldview?The Feminist Mistake will give you the tools you need to intelligently discuss the issue of feminism and join the movement to turn society and the church back toward the biblical ideal.

A startling expose of feminism’s anti-God agenda. Presenting the pro-woman truth of Scripture. McCulley will help you resist the secular feminist lifestyles and model biblical womanhood for a postmodern generation for the good of yourself and your family.

Many Christian women over the years have been taught to quietly hide beneath their parasols while their men go out and conquer the world. Is this what the Bible really teaches? Pastor Mark Chanski insists that the Bible tells a different story. The Bible teaches a woman to take dominion of her God-assigned role as wife, mother and church helper — not in a feminist way — but in a God-glorifying way that speaks volumes about who she is and why God created her.

Well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious.

After winning his battle with debilitating Crohn’s disease, Rubin has devoted his life to developing natural ways to overcome illness. Offering a new perspective on well-being, he examines historically healthy cultures; diet secrets and nutrition principles, including sources of whole foods that heal; and fitness protocols needed to restore and maintain strength and energy.

Author of the bestsellerThe Maker’s Diet, Jordan shares the keys that brought him total recovery. Anyone desiring to live an abundant life of health and wellness can use these seven keys to unlocking your health potential in less than two months.

Foreword by Dr. Jordan Rubin. Learn how to make wise decisions regarding what you put in your mouth and lose weight naturally. Dr. Rex Russell combines biblical wisdom with modern-day science to create a foundational health plan that will put you on the path toward living a healthy lifestyle.

Examines the Standard American Diet (SAD) and the allure of fast (junk) food. Explores Biblical Jewish dietary laws with a comprehensive look at foods in the Bible, from herbs to bread to meat. Add a healthy serving of Scripture, mix in a few anecdotes, and finish with an easy-to-follow weekly eating guide.

Discover an enormously effective – and delicious – way of eating based on biblical principles. Lose weight , prevent disease, enjoy more balanced meals, and attain vibrant health by changing the way you cook and eat. Offers inspired ideas for good eating and good living.

The Daniel Fast is based on the meatless diet of Daniel and his companions found in Daniel 1:15-17.Faithful Fasting offers recipes suitable for healthy living made without meat, white flour, or refined sugars. Most ingredients are common, everyday items available in most grocery stores so you don’t have to shop exclusively at a health food store. Contains fasting advice and over 100 easy to prepare recipes including beverages, fruit and vegetable dishes, salads, one dish meals, meatless protein dishes, slow cooker meals, and dessert alternatives.

Includes an explanation of the Daniel Fastfrom a biblical perspective with helps to draw closer to God. The recipes are based on what Daniel and his companions requested to eat in order not to be defiled in Daniel 1:15-17. Vegetarian/vegan friendly (no dairy, no eggs, no animal products) and whole grain.

Want to grow closer to Godand improve your health in just 21 days? Biblical principles will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the Creator. Includes recipes, devotional readings, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The book’s title is a bit misleading as only the final chapter deals solely with abs because probably a book simply titled “Sensible Eating” wouldn’t sell. Loaded with rational recommendations for a realistic diet plan, readers will control their weight in a healthy way, without counting calories, cutting entire food groups out, or supporting the beef futures market. Best of all, this book tells readers why it the diet works. Increase your metabolism, gain muscle, and burn fat.

In study after study, researchers found that getting a firm belly is the single most significant step anyone can take to stay healthy for life. This book documents the most effective way to a flat belly, a firm body, and a much better life for women including a chapter devoted to post-partem and nursing mothers.

The Abs Diet for Women Workout is a workout that will turn your body into a lean, mean fat-burning machine. This high-energy routine was designed to maximize fat-burning while minimizing your workout time.

Worship while you walk! Join leading exercise guru Sansone as she guides you along paths of faith, fitness, and fun. Implement her 30-day program and you’ll build stamina, burn calories, reflect on Scripture, and reaffirm your spiritual commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Includes Walk-At-Home DVD.

Today’s media bombards men with tempting images, so it’s no wonder that “sexual addiction” is on the rise—even among Christians. Tackling the problem head-on, these liberating resources provide a relevant dose of self-discovery and Bible study, offering a practical battle plan for men—married or single—who desire to live by God’s standard.

Written for both men and women,The Sexual Man is a summary of a study done by Dr. Hart which surveyed over 600 men regarding sexual issues. Addresses the myths of male sexuality, how male and female sexuality differ, and the role of sex in marriage. A must-have for anyone desiring to ensure healthy sexual development from boyhood to manhood.

Written for both men and women, the female perspective follow-up to The Sexual Man is a summary of a study done by Dr. Hart and his daughter which surveyed over 1200 women regarding sexual issues.Addresses female sexuality from a biblical perspective contrasted with our culture. A must-have for anyone desiring to ensure healthy sexual development from girlhood to womanhood.

Hoping to create the security and intimacy that beautiful sex needs to flourish? Addressing five key questions couples ask, the authors explore the basics of sex; discuss the emotional, spiritual, and physical differences between husbands and wives; and emphasize the importance of good communication.

Discover the joys of marriage with Wheat’s scriptural and practical counsel. Covering important topics like becoming best friends, the secrets of staying in love, and how to keep the fires of romance burning, this down-to-earth book helps you learn to communicate better and to understand each other’s sexual makeup.

Written as a follow-up to the Rosbergs’ best-selling5 Love Needs of Men & Women, this straightforward and candid guide looks at the different emotional, spiritual, and physical requirements of husbands and wives in a Christ-based marriage.

In this practical, straight-talking guide, Parrott dispels myths and shares six secrets that will enhance intimacy between husbands and wives. Discover how to stand firm against temptation, boost your confidence, and pave the way for a deeper level of sexual pleasure according to God’s design.

Sex within marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. With his trademark wit, Dr. Leman gives frank answers to the questions we all have about sex. Covering such topics as God’s original intentions for sex, body image, attraction, expectations, and sex drive,Turn Up the Heat is perfect for any married couple.

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A holistic approach to sexuality includes health, life, and spiritual lessons

Sex is about the quality of your entire love life, not just the alignment of your bodies.Sheet Music will expand and challenge your thinking, help you start your marriage off right, or go from humdrum to exciting if you’re already married.

It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe–the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor–loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. Today’s church admires the gift of the Holy Spirit, but have we neglected to open our gift? When called, what is our typical response?

Chan tears away the wrapping paper and ribbons to unwrap the gift of the Holy Spirit, the believing community’s true power for witness and service. Designed for small groups or individuals, his 7-session DVD prompts discussion and practical applications. 208 pages, softcover and DVD from Cook.

Hallee, After perusing your blog site, seeing the types of books you recommend, and discovering the commitment you and your husband have to God’s purpose for your lives, I thought you two might also like the challenge of Gary Thomas’ book “Sacred Marriage”. My husband and I pastor and counsel others as well as find joy in the purpose He has set before us, and this book has become one of our main resources.